Greg Hetherington seeking Federal PC spot

Veteran radio personality Greg Hetherington has announced he is seeking the Federal Progressive Conservative candidacy in Lambton–Kent–Middlesex.

“Today I’m announcing my candidacy to represent the Conservative party of Canada for the next federal election in 2019 with Bev Shipley’s impending retirement ahead of the next election, I want to continue his great work in the community,” Hetherington said in a media release.

“I love my home. I love this community. I want to see it continue to prosper. Starting a business in 2009 (CKXS Radio), I know firsthand the help that small business needs to continue to succeed. I’ve dedicated the past 30 years to help the community, to try to make it a better place to live. I have assisted in fundraising, charity, service groups, and promoting the community to our on air listeners. The people I’ve met, and with the work in the community, I’ve had a chance to understand what we need from government.”

Hetherington said running as the representative of the PC’s is the next step for him to help the community.

“We need a strong voice for L-K-M in Ottawa,” Hetherington said.

“Bev Shipley has left big shoes to fill, and we need to continue his work for the community with someone who has a strong voice for the people… I want to be that person. My first step is to win the nomination for the Conservative Party.

Hetherington said he is a strong believer in the PC Party platform.

“I want to support their continued drive to be fiscally responsible,” he said.

“The Canadian deficit is growing to almost $1-trillion. We need to cut spending. That needs to be the first step for our government. Living in a farming community and being raised on a farm, we need to do more to help our agriculture sector, including providing funding for agriculture research, and a free trade agreement with the U.S. that protects our farmers.”

Hetherington added: “With the PC Party representing the province of Ontario, as a Federal Conservative, I want to work closely with the current government on matters concerning our riding, including cutting the carbon tax and making sure we stop building wind turbines.”

Hetherington’s background:

– Living in Wallaceburg (Since 2009)

– Working in Wallaceburg (CKXS Radio since 2009)

– Married to Kelly, and have two children. Madison 20 (Western University) Maxx 14 (CKSS High school)